Physical Education - Atkinson, Doug

Classes meet for 40 minutes and rotate on a 4-day rotation schedule. Your child will have Physical Education, Art, Music, and Computer Technology and meet ever 4 days. If you child has P.E. on Monday, their next P.E. class will be on Friday. The next week your child will have P.E. on Thursday, followed by the next week having P.E. on Wednesday. and so on.

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF P.E.

- Help improve the students overall level of fitness

- Help students establish a positive attitude toward physical activity

- Establish a positive and safe environment for all students

- Create maximum opportunities for students of all ability levels to be successful

- Help students to adopt a regular physical activity as part of their lifestyle.

SAFETY IN P.E.

Appropriate footwear must be worn in each P.E. class to ensure your child's safety.

Athletic shoes with laces or velcro are acceptable. Crocs, boots, sandals, flip-flops, and dress shoes are some examples of what not to wear on their feet.

Please have your child wear athletic apparel or comfortable clothing which will allow them to perform stretching and turning upside down. Dresses and skirts are examples of what may keep your child from performing all the activities.

LIMITED ACTIVITIES

If your child needs excused from P.E. for the day, please send written excuse from a parent or guardian. E-mails are also acceptable. Extended illnesses or injuries require a doctor's note explaining their limitations and when they can return to P. E.

QUESTIONS

Please direct any questions to Mr. Atkinson by calling the school or e-mailing me at doug_atkinson@nobl.k12.in.us